Description

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund's Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund NFO will be available on NSE MF Invest Platform from March 06 to March 18, 2026, with allotment on March 25, 2026.

Summary

NSE has informed its members that the Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund NFO by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund will be available for transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform from March 06, 2026 to March 18, 2026. The fund comprises six scheme variants across Regular and Direct plans with Growth and IDCW options. Allotment is scheduled for March 25, 2026.

Key Points

  • NFO subscription window: March 06, 2026 to March 18, 2026
  • Fund house: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
  • Fund name: Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund
  • Six scheme variants available: Regular and Direct plans with Growth, IDCW, and IDCW Reinvestment options
  • All schemes categorized as Equity
  • Allotment date: March 25, 2026
  • Payment deadline: March 18, 2026 by 11:59 PM (clear funds must be in designated Clearing Corporation account)
  • Reference: NSE/NMFTM/73137, Circular Ref. No. 1247/2026

Scheme Details

Scheme NameISINCategoryAllotment Date
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Regular IDCWINF209K30057Equity25.03.2026
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Regular GrowthINF209K30040Equity25.03.2026
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Regular IDCW ReinvestmentINF209K30065Equity25.03.2026
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Direct IDCWINF209K30024Equity25.03.2026
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Direct GrowthINF209K30016Equity25.03.2026
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund - Direct IDCW ReinvestmentINF209K30032Equity25.03.2026

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard NFO launch notification.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clear funds through any payment mode are received in the designated Clearing Corporation account on or before March 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.
  • Members should facilitate investor transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform within the specified NFO window.

Important Dates

  • March 06, 2026: NFO subscription opens on NSE MF Invest Platform
  • March 18, 2026, 11:59 PM: NFO subscription closes; payment deadline
  • March 25, 2026: Allotment date for all six scheme variants

Impact Assessment

This circular has limited market-wide impact, affecting only NSE members who facilitate mutual fund transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform. Investors interested in a hybrid long-short equity strategy from Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund can subscribe during the NFO window. The fund’s equity category classification and hybrid long-short strategy may appeal to investors seeking market-neutral or hedged equity exposure.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notification for a single mutual fund on the NSE MF Invest platform; no regulatory changes or broad market impact.